
Graduate Application Process
Admissions note
Admission for this program is currently paused.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Graduate Application Process
Required Materials
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$50 non-refundable application fee
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Official transcript from all institutions attended
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Transcripts should show a minimum undergraduate GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and completion of a basic statistics course with a grade of C or better.
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Transcript should show Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an NLN or CCNE accredited nursing program. Experienced and licensed registered nurses who have a U.S. bachelor's degree in another discipline are also eligible to apply.
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If you graduated from an RN to BSN program, you must also submit a transcript from your associate's degree nursing program. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA in both programs in order to be eligible to apply to the MSN program.
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Applicants with equivalent international credentials will be considered for admission. Please review information on degree equivalency procedures.
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If you attended an institution outside of the United States, a transcript evaluation from one of our approved agencies is required.
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Two references
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Statement of purpose, two to three pages in narrative format, addressing the following:
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Discussion of professional experience
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Future professional nursing career goals
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Future scholarship
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Discuss interest in program track that you are applying to (Education, Leadership, or Adult-Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner)
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Resume
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Active Massachusetts RN license. You will enter your RN license number into the online application.
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English Proficiency, if applicable for international applicants
Additional Requirements for AGPCNP Track
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Interview with program faculty
Deadlines
- Applications accepted on a rolling basis for spring and fall, and reviewed once complete. View final deadlines on our 鈥Graduate Application and Deadlines鈥 page.
The master of science in nursing program does not support international students in F or J status due to program modality and/or part-time status. Please contact graduate admissions to verify which programs are suitable.